Abstract
The study investigated the influence of different land-use types on terrestrial soil invertebrate species diversity. Fifteen 25 m x 25 m plots were demarcated in the cultivated farmland, grazing land, secondary forest and the forest reserve. The findings revealed significant variations in soil invertebrate communities in the different land-use types, with natural forest ecosystems generally supporting higher species richness and diversity than more intensively managed cultivated and grazing land. These differences highlight the impact of land-use practices on belowground biodiversity and ecosystem health. Findings of the study provide valuable information for biodiversity conservation, ecological restoration, and the development of land-use policies that promote resilient and healthy terrestrial ecosystems.